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Eating healthy or going on a diet to lose a few pounds always starts with cutting the dessert. This is so sad and we decided to give you some healthy alternatives so you can still have that sweet something after your meal. You will love these desserts because they taste good. You will love them even more because they won’t let you gain 10 pounds just by looking at it.

Fruit sorbets. One of the best healthy option desserts is homemade sorbet. You get to choose which fruits you want to use as well as how much sugar you add. It comes out delicious every time and it is much healthier than ice cream.

Almond-stuffed peaches. We love peaches and we love almonds. This dessert brings the two together for a mouth-watering low-calorie dessert. Stuff your peach halves with dried apricots and almonds and bake them in the oven. Add a scoop of homemade fat-free sorbet and you have the perfect dessert.

Lemon mousse with strawberries. Replace the eggs and cream in the mousse with gelatine and fat-free yogurt and you’re good to go. Fresh strawberries are always delicious and healthy.

Toasted almond meringue cloud. These yummy cloud-like desserts are much healthier than they look. They contain sugar, but you can have some without feeling you have to fast tomorrow. Almonds are very good for you and have a lot of health benefits.

With these healthy dessert options, you never have to feel like you are cheating. They are delicious and will keep you on track with your diet.

Weight gain is a complex topic. Yes, we need to watch what we eat and do exercise regularly, but for some, that does not seem to be enough. There are several factors that influence our bodies and eating habits that can lead to weight gain. Today, we look at these factors that we believe are the main reasons why people gain weight. It could be one or a combination of these factors that are causing a person’s weight problems.

1. Genetics – Genetics cannot be blamed as the sole factor for weight gain. It definitely plays a role in predisposition and the make-up of the genes, but it is not the only culprit.

2. Marketing – Marketers of junk food have become increasingly aggressive and clever. They use any and all tactics to sell their products. The target market is often children. They market their unhealthy foods to children who whine until they get it and end up being obese and very unhealthy.

3. Junk food – Junk foods are made to be ‘hyperpalatable’. This means that these foods are cheap, they last long, and they have ingredients that make us addicted. This is true. Many junk food manufacturers add ingredients to their products that make us go back to buy it again and again like an addiction.

4. Insulin – Diabetes and insulin resistance has become a real and present problem. Insulin is in charge of telling your body when to store fat and when to use it. In insulin resistant people, these signals get crossed and the body stores fat instead of making it available for use. Carbohydrates are especially dangerous to people with diabetes and insulin resistance.

5. Food availability – You can find food everywhere nowadays. There are malls, restaurants, and garages around every corner and down every road. It is no longer needed to cook at home if you want to eat. Combined with this, is the fact that most junk foods tend to be cheaper that real food. This makes it a better financial option for people who are struggling.

Two more main factors are the large amount of sugar our diets contain and the misinformation that we are given. Advertisements often tell half-truths or straight out lie about their food products and people believe it. Be careful when you buy foods. Make sure you have all the right information.

If you are reading this, you have probably asked yourself why all the good food is bad for you. This is not necessarily true. There are many healthier alternatives to foods like potatoes, pasta, oils, and meats. Not all healthy food taste bad. You just have to get used to cutting out the bad options and replacing them with equally yummy healthier ones. We have a few healthy foods that taste good and will help keep your body at its best.

Dark chocolate. Instead of grabbing the sweetest choc on the shelf, go for a dark chocolate option. Chocolate is made from cacao beans which are the food that has the most antioxidants of any other food. Choose one that is 70% dark or more.

Goji berries. These berries have a bit of a sweet taste to help out the sweet tooth. They are jam-packed with vitamins, minerals, and other healthy things. They are so good, that the Chinese use them in their medicines.

Sweet potatoes. These are the best alternative to high-carb foods like potatoes and bread. It is great for your health and also tastes great. You can cook them as a vegetable side, make mini pizza bases from them, and even cut them into fries and bake them in the oven.

Ginger. Ginger is great for digestion health, improving your immune system, and relieving pain. You can use it in drinks or even as a spice with meat or other foods.

Flaxseeds. These are a really good source of omega-3 fatty acid. You can use them in food or eat them as is. Ground them up and add them to a smoothie to get the most out of their goodness.

Pineapple. This is one of the best foods to eat any time of the day. It is versatile and can be used in everything from smoothies to stir fry. Pineapples taste great and also helps to improve digestion.

Greek yogurt. This is a must-have in your healthy food arsenal. Non-fat Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and very versatile. You can add any fruits or nuts that you like and even some honey and cinnamon.

Go on and try to substitute these items in your diet. You will see and feel the difference.